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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.99, 1,107.40 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.99, 1,107.40 and 276.09 is: 414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.99 : 1,107.40 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.99/1,107.40 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.99x = 1,107.40 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.99x = 305,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,736.53/737.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.29

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